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Friday, July 25, 2008

DIY Framing

It's easy as pie...wait pie is difficult.REMEMBER to ALWAYS use a mat with your watercolor! The paintings need to breathe and should NOT be flush up against the glass or they can actually sweat and run. It's true.This is way easier than pie. Here are the tools you'll need. I use Nielsen Bainbridge ready to-go-frames (11" x 14" is perfect for a 9" x 11" painting). They come with a beautiful crisp double white matt. They're meant for framing photos, nevermind. Most art supply stores carry them or you can try online. You will need a small pliers, a screwdriver and Photo Corners to attach the art. By the way, ALL art materials used, including the watercolor paper are ARCHIVAL and acid-free. The instructions are on the back. First remove the spring clips and they can POP out so do it carefully. Next unscrew just the bottom frame and place it somewhere with the screws in place... Slide out just the matt - leave the glass inside the frame!

Than place the art on the back matt to your liking. When you've found the right spot, add the Photo Corners. This way nothing foreign touches the art like tape and it makes it very easy to remove. Place the matt on top to be sure all is alligned perfectly. Then turn over and carefully slide back into the frame next to the glass. Next screw back the bottom portion of the frame. Slide back in the spring clips.Et VOILA! Your picture is framed in a matter of minutes and minimal expense. The frame should run around $20-25. I hope this was helpful. If you've got photos of your framedParis Breakfast watercolors I'd love to see them! Please do send and I'll post them. This is from Lori of Taste with the eyes.Sue of A Brush with Color - her Bluebird of course.. From Dmpop in Denmark...

Hi Carol!I've been enjoying your blog for awhile now...you're watercolors are beautiful! I love your creative take on life and all things French! Many mornings I start my day with your pretty paintings!I've just awarded you the Brilliante Blogger Award!You truly are a brilliant blogger! If you accept you are to pass it on to 5 - 7 other blogs and list 5 things about yourself!I will continue to enjoy the beauty you share through your gifts and talents!Beautiful Day~Kathleen

Wonderful framing tip! I have put the frame name on a sticky note for future reference! I have long wondered what kind of paper you paint on...it has a lovely soft hand. Will post photo of your framed genius a toute vitesse!

Carol - you are so cool. I love my watercolors from you, as do my guests, as they are hung in the guest room. When someone comes for the first time, they are always impressed and intrigued. I tell them how I found you via the blogosphere.

It's always fun to find yourself mentioned on another blog, thanks for that. I am one of your biggest fans. I have some pretty macarons of yours waiting to be framed and hung in my office. When I do, I will send you some pics. Thanks again.